Last weekend, crowds gathered to watch the final game of the first Miracle League Baseball season at Olsen Park in Wilmington. These players may not be pros but do not call them rookies either. No. These four teams look forward to Saturdays each and every week because it is their time. Their time to laugh, their time to be who they want to be. All this while their parents and guardians who take care of them during the week watch their player step up to the plate. “Play Ball”, the umpire calls and play begins. Pitch after pitch comes in without contact.. and still the crowd hangs on without a sound. A player hits and the crowd roars… It may take some longer than others to round the bases, others still may need the assistance of a buddy… Still no one balks at this. The field is made of rubber so that if someone falls they can get back up. You will never hear outs called, because when people play they should be safe. In fact, some say, no room for losers. Instead, everyone wins. Four years old, or fifty, the Miracle League of Wilmington does not care. Let players have fun in the sun, organizers say. Fall and Spring, it will be there. This is the Miracle League of Wilmington at a glance. Give this place a chance. Did I mention there is a fully accessible playground, right here in our town. Great for children and adults of all ages. To Olsen Park you will want to go. The Miracle League will cure any low. The season may be over for now but no need to worry. We are preparing for March in a hurry.

In the meantime, Thank you to all those who have supported the Miracle Field thus far. For those who have not seen the field, you are welcome to drive by or come out to see one of these amazing games. We will resume play in the Spring and look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. For more information, to register your child, or to keep up with our schedule visit www.miracleleagueilm.org

As always, thanks for reading!

For more articles on disability related topics, see David’s blog at http://disabilities.blogs.starnewsonline.com or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/EndlessOptions. Have a question or comment? Reach David via email at david.morrison87@yahoo.com Want to provide public input or address disability concerns? Attend the Cape Fear Disability Commission (CFDC). The group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the NHC Government Center.

Next CFDC meeting: November 20, 2013.

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My name is David Morrison. I am a graduate student living with cerebral palsy. As Chair of the Cape Fear Disability Commission, (CFDC), I will keep you informed of its activities, and act as your representative. Through this blog, I hope to improve disability awareness. With my first-hand knowledge and your help we can enhance the lives of those who have different abilities. This is meant to be an open discussion forum. You may wish to raise questions as well as learn about online resources, articles, meetings, events etc. This blog is open to everyone, and active participation is welcome! Check out snippets from my blog in every Saturday’s Local section. Please feel free to comment on anything here via the blog, or by dropping me an email at david.morrison87@yahoo.com